SHR # 1127 :: The Trans-Generational Legacy Of DES PLUS How Safe

SHR # 1127 :: The Trans-Generational Legacy Of DES PLUS How Safe Is Your Genetic Information On The Internet :: Guest: Andrea Goldstein and Dr. Yaniv Erlich :: The Daughters Of DES is a group keeping the information circulating about a synthetic estrogenic compound called Diethylstilbestrol used by doctors to treat women at risk of miscarriage from 1940 through the 1970's. It has serious transgenerational epigenetic effects that are still showing up in our population. It was also used in the raising of cattle and poultry for human consumption so even if you think you've avoided exposure... you may not have. Goldstein, a trained gynecological nurse and a women who was exposed to DES through her mother explains what to look for and what to do if you think you or someone you know was exposed. PLUS With more scientific studies being performed in the area of genetics, volunteers who are subjects in these studies are now learning that their personal genetic information and the genetic information of future descendants' privacy is at risk. A lack of security makes it so simple that anyone with a computer, Internet connection and asking the right questions can discover your genetic information! ::